This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Our March Break this year is shaping up to be a much-appreciated staycation. We work hard (and by “we”, I also mean my girls, 10 and 8) and I know we’re very excited to […] Read more…
While I still love to delve into topics here on the blog, I also do a lot of “microblogging” on social media. I have the most followers on Twitter, but I’m finding almost zero interaction there lately (is it just me?) so I post a lot to Facebook and Instagram, where my followers seem much […] Read more…
Not long ago, I wrote an article for Parents Canada magazine all about teaching young kids not to spread germs. I interviewed a doctor – more specifically a pediatric infectious disease specialist – who said, “The number one way to reduce bacterial germs in any environment is to vaccinate your kids. Not only are they […] Read more…
“Mommy, I don’t feel well…” We’ve all been there (despite good hygiene, lots of sleep and vaccinations such as the flu shot), and many of us have struggled with staying home from work or arranging alternate child care for our sick kids. It’s not easy! According to a recent Shoppers Drug Mart poll, 30% of adults […] Read more…
Note to readers: I will be working with Bayer on a series of sponsored posts throughout 2017. As I’m sure you know, opinions are always my own. I’m not big on official new year’s resolutions. Even in terms of health, I don’t smoke, I hardly drink (some of my friends would tell you that drinking […] Read more…
Our whole family gets the flu shot at Shoppers Drug Mart every year, and just a week ago we made an outing of it. (And by “outing”, I mean we went out for dinner after. I’ll use any excuse.) I know there are a lot of myths circulating about the flu shot out there, and […] Read more…
I’m all about women helping other women. (Or, really, people helping other people…but sometimes women need it more.) Paying it forward is essential: I love to answer questions from new bloggers or or aspiring TV guests, I support teacher candidates from faculties of education every year, and I’m happy to offer some words of wisdom […] Read more…
It’s true: flu season is upon us. Coughs, chills, aches, fever, fatigue, and runny or stuffy noses…who says it’s the most wonderful time of the year? It’s hard to say what’s worse as a mom: getting sick yourself, taking care of a sick child, or taking care of a sick husband. But never fear! Getting […] Read more…
As our kids prepared to return to school—or attend for the very first time—I’m sure we were all diligent about school supplies, lunch containers, indoor shoes, and maybe even some new clothing. But how many of us remembered to make sure our children were up-to-date on their vaccinations? Now, I know there are moms out […] Read more…
Once the first of August arrives, we take the girls out almost daily to practise their cross country running, ahead of the family of schools meet that usually takes place at the end of September. We start at the high school track for the first few days, so they can get a true sense of […] Read more…